Linolein

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Name = Linolein
ImageFile = Linolein chemical structure.png ImageName = Linolein
IUPACName = 2,3-dioctadeca-9,12-dienoyloxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate
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SMILES = CCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCC=CCC=CCCCCC
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Formula = C₅₇H₉₈O₆
MolarMass = 879.384 g/mol
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Linolein is a triglyceride, in which glycerol is esterified with linoleic acid. It is used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. Linolein is also used in making comestic products.

Chemical structure

:CH₂OOC18H32-CHOOC18H32-CH₂OOC18H32

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